Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 17:35:18 GMT From: John Davies <johndaviesNOSPAMnopsam.net> Subject: Re: Saab 9.5 and connectinga permanent voltage line for a towbar socket
On Mon, 18 Mar 2002 22:16:14 +0100, "Fam. Lammers" <glammersnopsamo.dekooi.nl> wrote: >I have got a 1998 Saab 9.5 and had a towbar fitted. >The towbar is fitted witha 7 pin European socket (as I live in Holland). > >I found out that only 6 pins are connected and that the 7th one which is >intended for a permanent voltage line is not connected. > >Up to now I've only been pulling a trailer, and didn't need the 7th line. >But I recently bought a caravan so I would like to connect the permanent >voltage line to enable the fridge to run on 12Volts and have electrical >power when not connected to 220 Volts. > >Does anyone know if there is a special 12 Volt power line in the trunk area >of the car for this purpose which I could connect, or alternatively if there >is a permanent 12V line which I could T-off from?? I can't answer your question about an existing power wire, but if you don't find one, the best arrangement would be a fused wire (or a self-resetting circuit breaker) coming right off the battery positive post using medium gage wires. I suggest 12 AWG or bigger. Run it through a switch-controlled relay if you want to be able to switch it off. This is a good idea so you don't drain your battery when you leave the car and trailer for a while with the fridge running. That fridge compressor will draw a fair amount of power when it first starts running. I am not sure an existing circuit would be stout enough for the amperage. If you call the dealer who sold you the trailer he can tell you the power requirement of the fridge. John Davies Monroe WA USA 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon 2000 Audi A4 quattro 1.8T 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
